What happened on Sunday July 02, 1972?

Here's what happened on July 02, 1972:

• Fiddler on the Roof closes at Imperial Theater NYC after 3242 performances
• Bob Seagren pole vaults world record 5.63m
• India and Pakistan sign peace accord
• Following Pakistan's surrender to India in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, both nations sign the historic Simla Agreement, agreeing to settle their disputes bilaterally.
• Simla Agreement Signed Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and Pakistani President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto signed the historic Simla Agreement, a landmark diplomatic accord resolving to peacefully negotiate future disputes, releasing prisoners of war, and establishing a framework for bilateral resolution of conflicts along their 460-mile border.
• Fiddler on the Roof Closes on Broadway The iconic musical 'Fiddler on the Roof', created by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick and starring Zero Mostel, concludes its legendary Broadway run at the Imperial Theater in New York City after an extraordinary 3,242 performances and winning 9 prestigious Tony Awards.
• Bob Seagren Breaks World Record American pole vaulter Bob Seagren achieves a remarkable athletic milestone by breaking the world record for pole vault, clearing an impressive height of 5.63 meters in Eugene, Oregon, marking his fourth and final world record.

Events in 1972

July 02, 1972: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 02, 1972

Newspapers from Jul. 02, 1972

July 02, 1972 was a Sunday and it was the 184th day of the year 1972 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 02, 1972 can also be written as 7/2/1972 in the US and as 2/7/1972 in UK and Europe.

July 02, 1972 in July 1972 calendar

Famous people born on July 02, 1972:

• Christian von Koenigsegg
• Darren Shan

Famous people born in 1972

Famous people born on July 2nd

Famous people died on July 02, 1972:

• Joseph Fielding Smith

  American religious leader, 10th president of the church of jesus christ of latter-day saints (b. 1876).

• Edmond Apéti Kossivi
• Vigilio Gottardi

Famous people who died in 1972

Famous people who died on July 2nd

July 02, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 02, 1972 was Song Sung Blue by Neil Diamond, according to the music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

1. Neil Diamond - Song Sung Blue
2. Sammy Davis Jr. - The Candy Man
3. Billy Preston - Outa-Space
4. Bill Withers - Lean On Me
5. Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose - Too Late To Turn Back Now

July 02, 1972: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 02, 1972 was Puppy Love by Donny Osmond, according to the music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

1. Donny Osmond - Puppy Love
2. Gary Glitter - Rock And Roll Parts 1 And 2
3. Slade - Take Me Bak 'Ome
4. Dr Hook & The Medicine Show - Sylvia's Mother
5. The Sweet - Little Willy

July 02, 1972: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 02, 1972 was Outa-Space by Billy Preston, according to the music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

1. Billy Preston - Outa-Space
2. Bill Withers - Lean On Me
3. Luther Ingram - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right
4. The Jimmy Castor Bunch - Troglodyte (Cave Man)
5. Michael Jackson - I Wanna Be Where You Are

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 2nd is Cancer.

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July 02, 1972: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 02, 1972 is Rat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 02, 1972 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 02, 1972 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on July 02, 1972 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 11:20 pm and setting at 12:46 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 26, 1972 while the next full moon would come on Jul 26, 1972.

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Your place in the Universe on July 02, 1972

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Someone born on July 02, 1972 is:

52 years 9 months old,

or 633 months and 21 days old,

or 2755 weeks and 3 days old,

or 19288 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 02, 1972?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 02, 1972.

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